The Vanderbilt Republic: “The Mechanical”
A Photography project in New York, NY by George Del Barrio ·
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Update #2: Pandora's Boxes
Posted on March 29, 2010
Each contains 40+ sheets of carefully crafted, exposed film.
The earliest exposure dates to November 25th, four full months ago.
Film can theoretically retain a latent, unprocessed image for approximately a year before the unseen creation evaporates.
I've no interest in theoretical limits. I'm ready to see my film.
—g.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 7, 2010.
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Access to a backer's-only blog chronicling the unique process of assembling the double-sided, accordion-folded “Masters” pitch book (measuring 13” high by 27’ long).
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The Mechanical, DIY edition. Both pre-scored 3” x 74” hand-printed sides, archival adhesive, and bookbinder's bone folder, for in-home construction. Tutorial detailing assembly will follow project success in a backers-only video by Hanna Vandenbulcke, bookbinder.
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The Mechanical, assembled. One 3” x 74” double-sided, hand-printed, hand-folded mechanical of “Masters”, comprised entirely of large-format “Fujiroids” by George Del Barrio. All photographed on location in Cambodia between November 25—December 18.
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The Mechanical, one-sheet. Both Mechanical sides, presented as flat art. Measures 13” x 19”, limited to an edition of 20, signed by George Del Barrio. See project updates for more detail.
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The Mechanical, assembled and signed by George Del Barrio.
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President + Creative Director of The Vanderbilt Republic. Born in Queens, NY in 1976.
